Not horrible

So, let's review yesterday...and Happy Easter!!!:

West Virginia/Duke: I know everyone is saying how lucky Duke was to escape Belmont, and there may be some truth to that, but they won. And I don't ever trust Bob Huggins coached teams. Not yet, at least, so I'm going with Duke by 7. And I'd be dead wrong. I still won't root for WVU, I think some of their players are extremely cocky for a team that is good, but not remotely close to great.

Kansas State/Wisconsin: I'm taking Wisconsin, a better coached team and far more experience then KSU's last opponent, USC. You never know, K-State could keep winning just to spite me. It's not like it would be the first time. But this one was what i like to call a bulls-eye.

Purdue/Xavier: A damn fine 2nd round matchup, I like Xavier to try and get out and run and give Purdue some matchup difficulties. I think this game will be in the 80's, with Xavier hitting some shots at the end to win by 6. 85-78 Xavier, how'd I do? Pretty darn good. Yes, I'm patting myself on the back.

Notre Dame/Washington State: I still have no clue what Wazzu did to Winthrop to hold them to 11 pts in the 2nd half of their 1st round matchup, but I don't think that will happen to Notre Dame. The Irish have some kids that can shoot, and I look for that to open up the game and the inside for Luke Harongody, the Big East player of the year. I like ND by 8. I couldn't have been more wrong if I tried, with WSU winning by 20. I guess I'll have to respect Wazzu come the next round, they play some serious D.

Marquette/Stanford: Please, Lopez twins, work Marquette, I can't stand that team right now. I think PG Dominic James might be one of the most overrated players in the country. Have your guards sag off of him and dare him to beat you deep, you'll be just fine. I said sag off of James, not Jerel McNeal. That guys last 7 games he's averaged 23 pts. Pretty good, but not enough to beat Stanford (phew). Brook Lopez, in case you're curious, had 28, in the 2nd half and OT!

UNLV/Kansas: This will not be a walk in the park for Rock Chalk Jayhawk fans. I don't think it ever is. But this one could be a track meet, gosh I love those. Scoring in the 90's for this one, KU pulls away late, wins by 13. Okay, Kansas won by 19 and only scored 75, and they'll be just fine in the next round.

Michigan State/Pittsburgh: Hide the women and children. And can someone get me a football officiating crew? This game could be played in the 50's, and will not be for the weak of heart. This is what's known as a 'Grown-Ass Man's Game'. Look for some seriously strong screens and bodies to fly. I like Pitt, I think they are the tougher team and better athletes. Uh, someone want to cover Drew Neitzel??? Michigan State won in what some might consider not a pretty game.

Texas A&M/UCLA: UCLA should win this game, but it won't be as easy as showing up to the arena. A&M has some guys that have been around the tournament, and they aren't going to lay down. This will be a sneaky-good game. And I was correct on this one, too. Can Kevin Love get some props, please? I think that if he comes out for the NBA draft someone is going to get a very good player for a long, long time. He may not have great leaping ability, or the tremendous athleticism certain GM's look for, but he's a ball-player, and always does things that help teams win. Oh, and the sweet fall-away baseline jumper was suh-weet last night.

Now, on to today's games:
Siena/Villanova: As I'm typing this 'Nova is up 13 on Siena. I was picking Siena before this game, as my Big East hatred for Villanova is well documented, so I'm sticking with Siena. So please, hit some jumpers already!

Miami/Texas: I like Texas, but they better show up and be ready to go, this will not be a walk-over game. 'Horns PG DJ Augustin must dictate tempo from the tip, and they should win by 12.

Butler/Tennessee: Okay, this should be a Sweet 16 game. I like Tennessee because they have more athletes and can play a hectic full court style, but they need to get over the seeding process and what happened on Selection Sunday, and get out and run, run, run. If they don't, Butler will not only hang, but surprise the Vols. This one should be in the 80's, with Tennessee by 8.

Davidson/Georgetown: If Georgetown decides to leave Stephen Curry alone every once in awhile, they'll lose. I doubt that will happen, but Georgetown will bore everyone to tears by winning by 11, game played in the 60's.

San Diego/Western Kentucky: Western Kentucky blew its wad on Friday by beating Drake at the buzzer, I think San Diego wins by 11. Watch for Rob Jones to have a big game for the Toreros.

Mississippi State/Memphis: Mississippi State can play, leave no doubt, but I don't think Memphis will take them lightly and will press all day long. Memphis is a deeper team, and should take this one.

Oklahoma/Louisville: I think Louisville will come in cocky, just as their coach, Rick Pitino, is apt to do. I like OU in a slight upset.

Arkansas/UNC: The 'Heels better show up with their Defensive shoes on, Arkansas is not to be taken lightly. They can score and run, but UNC has too many guys, too deep, and I think Roy Williams will have his team ready to play, so I like UNC by 15.

I hope everyone has a great day with family, enjoy the chocolate bunnies!!